Travelers and visitors noted in local society round up
Attorney J W Oakford plans a short trip to Cairo Egypt. Mrs Le Grand Wright visits her daughter Mrs D A Bannister in West Pittston. Loretta Crossen of Madison Avenue returns home from New York with her brother. Mr and Mrs Max J Lewis and daughter Nathalie relocate from Elmira to Franklin Avenue. Libble Cavanaugh and Kate Malley of Shenandoah return from Scranton. Alice and Frances Murray of Pittston guests of the Hanaways return home. Mrs FP Barker and Miss Barker travel to New York then Egypt for four months. Referee Van Wormer presides at a Wilkes Barre hearing in the Charles Tammany bankruptcy case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oakford
Cairo
Egypt
Scranton
Alice
Frances Murray
Pittston
Hanaway
Vine Street
FP. G. Barker
Mise Barker
New York
van Wormer
Wilkes Barre
Stipp Mitchell Nuptials Performed in Dunmore
Henry Bupp and Miss Drona Mitchell were married yesterday at the residence of Rev. R. M. Roderick in Dunmore. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Roderick with no attendants. The couple will reside in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Roderick
Dunmore
Henry Bupp
Drona Mitchell
Dulling Ou St Offers Deep Discounts on Hardware Stock
The retailer claims a quick closeout driving prices lower to tempt buyers. Shelving hardware nails screws brads and tools are for sale with a large plumbing stock rapidly depleting as plumbers rush to take advantage of the bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Ash Wednesday Services across cathedrals and parishes
Ash Wednesday observances at St. Peter's cathedral featured blessing and ashes with Bishop Hoban delivering the sermon assisted by Rev. P D J Macoldrick and Rev J J Loughran. St Luke's Episcopal church offered holy communion and sermons, outlining a rent program of daily offices and targeted services for men and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hoban
PD. J. Macoldrick
J. J. Loughran
J. A. O'Reilly
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Rogers Ierael
Firemen Bid To Stop Platt Bill In State Petition
Pennsylvania firemen plan a monster petition to oppose the Platt bill regulating foreign fire insurance firms. The move follows a circular by the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association urging members to contact congressmen. The local volunteers read the circular, and a county petition was ordered for signatures. Also approved were nine days disability benefits for Isaac Saville of the Eaye from the Loreng fire and a similar nine day claim for E Miller of the Niagaras for a cold from a fire, referred to directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvana State Firemen's Association
Congress
Congress To Oppose It. This Circular Was Read At Inetnight
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Emil Bonn
Congressman Connell
Senator Penrose
Isaac Saville
Eaye
Saville
Washington Avenue
E. B. Miller
Niagaras
Coroner Fails to Appear Delays Two Inquests
Two scheduled inquests in Petersburg did not occur as Coroner Roberts did not appear. The Weaver inquest set for 3 p.m. and Kneirim case at Joe Hans hotel on Ash street waited in vain for the coroner or word. The coroner says Kneirim will proceed tonight and no time is given for Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Kneirim
Joe Hans
Ash Street
Petersburg
Knelrim
Oriental Dream and Cream Promised for Skin Purity
Doubters urged to test Dr. T Felix Gouraud's Oriental Dream as a skin purifier and beautifier. Letters praise its healing powers for scratches cuts blackheads and pimples and claim it renews youth and beauty with continued use. A reader requests price information for a dozen bottles for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
T. Felix Gouraud
New York
Fred. T. Hopkins
Mia
James Brown Potter
Reduction in Telephone Tolls Three Minute Tariff Implemented
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply adopts a new three minute toll line tariff for business within its territory. Day and night rates shown with night rates from 6 p m to 6 a m. Great reductions in long distance telephoning between distant stations. Details from local manager or chief operator. Schedule takes effect March 1 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company
Beech ams Pills Ad Highlights Lane's Wine Cigar Offer
A historical ad promotes Beech ams Pills for dizziness and drowsiness, then directs readers to Lane's for Finest wines and cigars at 20 Bpruce Street. The brief notice emphasizes shop location and product variety in a compact classified style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Clever Amateur Minstrel Show by West Scranton Club
West Scranton members staged a surprise minstrel show last evening in club rooms. The act opened with a first part featuring Joliy f h W Luce as interlocutor and a lineup of performers, followed by a vaudeville segment with James Gardner Sanderson, the Colonial quartet, and the Novelty Musical trio. Refreshments were served upstairs afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Scranton Bicycle Club
Eal Joliy Fh. W
James Gardner Sanderson
Hanley
Newark Whist Club to Challenge Scranton For Trophy
The Newark Whist club arrives Saturday in Scranton to try to win the sterling silver loving cup that local players won last week in Baltimore. Captain Otis leads Newark. the cup stays on exhibit at Connolly and Wallace's today and tomorrow. The holder must face challenges weekly. The Baltimore match saw Scranton’s team of Dusenbury Latlar Wallace and Hirtermeister surpass the Baltimore Whist club, 11 tricks to spare, after eight hours of play over 45 boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Newark
Scranton
Baltimore
Otis
Connolly and Wallace's
Albany
Beranton Bicycle Club
Royal Arcanum
Pennsylvania
Chicago
J. W. Dusenbury
Tl. G. Latlar
H. C. Wallace
F. A. Hirtermeister
Sercanton
Thomas Borden
W. A. Thomas
Beverly W. Smith
A. H. McCay
W. F. Fiske
Mangan Arrested After Disturbance On Washington Avenue
Patrolman Connery stopped James Mangan of Dixcourt as he terrorized his home. He drove his family out, wrecked furniture, and was escorted to the central police station by Patrolman Karlua. He was not given a hearing due to intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Connery
Washington Avenue
James Mangan
Dixcourt
Fred Karlua
Central Police Station
Moir
Vin Mariani Endorsed by Over 8000 Physicians
Written endorsements from more than 8 000 physicians praise Vin Mariani. The medical profession lauds its safety and effectiveness and urges druggists to refuse substitutes and promote the product.
Case Postponed to Today. No Arrests or Police Court
The case was postponed until today and no arrests were made Tuesday, resulting in no police court session yesterday.
Tin Plate Factory on Diamond Flats Planned
Promoter Mr. Torbet says the tin plate venture is atop a hill with easy running ahead. Capital stock is expected to be subscribed by end of next month, with stockholders to elect officers and choose a plant site between Grove Foster and Factory avenues. Ground to be broken by April 1 for an eight month build, opening November 1, with rail connections to major lines. Machinery available on four months notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torbet
Tin Plate Company
Board of Trade
Diamond Flats
Grove Street
Foster Street
Factory Avenue
New
Bolt and Nutworks
Klotz Silk Mill
Delaware and Hudson
Ontario and
Western
Lackawanna
Man held for disorderly conduct after frigid episode
A man who gave the name John Forbes was taken to Centre street police station after being found in Railroad alley in a frenzied, kuckling state. Officers said he cried of a fit but the cold appeared to be the cause. He left a $2 deposit to appear at police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forbes
Centre Street
Peters
J. D. Thomas
Railroad Alley
Enjoyable Midweek Elm Park Church Meeting
A midweek prayer service at Elm Park church drew Rev. J. L. Race Rendham Rev. B Jay Peckville and Rev. Mr. Thomas. They sang several hymns with Nearer My God to Thee the favorite. Race preached on planning and carrying it out as urged by St Paul in Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
J. L. Race
Rendham
Jay
Peckville
Mr. Thomas
God
Coal and coke statistics for week ending Feb 24 1900
The Pennsylvania railroad reports the coal and coke tonnage originating east of Pittsburgh and Erie for the week ending Feb 24 1900 and the year to date 1900, compared with 1899. Anthracite 68 989 tons Bituminous 957 13 tons Coke totals 509 240 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Erie
Pennsylvania Earnings Report Shows January Gains Across Lines
The January report from the Pennsylvania Railroad shows gains in gross and net earnings across several divisions. Lines directly operated report a gross rise of 1,112,100 with net earnings up 4,300. Lines west of Pittsburg and Erie post gross up 760,000 and net up 271,700. The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad adds 122,400 to gross with net up 42,000. Northern Central Railway shows gross rise 98,400 and net increase 37,300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad
Northern Central Railway Company
National Guard Muster Orders Issued by Adjutant General
General orders issued list muster outs for Pattery D of Philadelphia Company M Seventh regiment Alle ntown A Oil City B Indiana G Butler K Franklin Twenty-first regiment with details of units affected and place names Marisburg Feb. percent placeholder text indicates omitted data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marisburg
Stewart
Pattery D
Philadelphia
Allentown
Oil City
Indiana
Butler
Franklin
Refund offer on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottle
Agreement signed to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent dozen carnations delivered by McClintock. Contacts include J. G. Bone & Bon Dunmore G W Davis Providence Renniman Co Avoca R Manners A Kane Mooris Joseph Davis Taylor. Telephone 863)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone & Bon
Dunmore
G. W. Davis
Providence
D. Davis Providence
Renniman & Co
Avoca
A. Kane
Moorisoseph Davis
Taylor
Tea and Butter Specials At Local Market Exhibit
A local ad touts tea varieties including A. P. blend at a special price and Mocha and Java Blend trial offer. It also features Elgin Creamery Butter advertised as delicious and sweet, priced at 26 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Elgin Creamery
Lackawanna Telephone Co Prepares System Construction
Vice-President Bedford and General Manager Welland seek a suitable building for the exchange. An exchange contract is let for switchboard and conduits, with work slated to begin April 1 and substantial operation expected by September 1. Weiland to head headquarters and supervise construction. Engineer to map streets and bids to be advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Welland
Lackawanna Telephone Company
E. Well
Connell
Weiland
Exchange
Tribune
One of Scranton's Heroes: Moran Remains Return
Private Joseph Moran, who died in Puerto Rico on January 2 1899 at age 28 from typhoid fever, arrived in Scranton yesterday at 10 am aboard the Delaware and Hudson line. He served in Company G Ninth Regiment USV and is survived by a wife and child. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at his West Carbon street home with Spanish war comrades and Thirteenth regiment urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Moran
Puerto Rico
Delaware and Hudson Road
West Carbon Street
New York
Dentler
Ninth Regiment
United States Volunteers
Providence Road
Thirteenth Regiment
Priceburg Barroom Stabbing Leaves Man Wounded
John Wassick of Priceburg was stabbed five times in a quarrel at Andrew Harwin’s Priceburg hotel barroom. Frank Sousa allegedly drew a knife after an offended remark, striking Wassick in the face and scalp. A beer glass also struck the victim. Dr. Bellersheim treated him, with recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wassick
Priceburg
Frank Sousa
Andrew Harwin
Wassick
Sousa
Ita
Bellersheim
Appropriation Ordinance to Be Introduced Tonight
The council will introduce an appropriation ordinance and print it. The estimates committee added 10 percent to ward appropriations on Tuesday evening, a move not backed by all members. Four committee members opposed the 10 percent and will seek its removal again by council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Debate over budget parity with last year’s appropriation
Officials claim the upcoming year can operate with the same appropriation as last year though reductions are expected. They argue that existing funds suffice when pared down.
Pleasing Innovation to Be Introduced by Postal Authorities
Local post offices announce May 1 introduction of stamp books bound compactly for pocket carry. Books come in three sizes twelve twenty four and forty eight two cent stamps. Six stamps per page with parafiined separation. Books priced one cent above the stamps value.
Book dealer jailed for selling Sapho in Philadelphia
Frederick Kahler a book dealer was sentenced by Judge Finletter in the criminal court to one year in prison for selling copies of Daudet s Sapho The case centers on the sale of the provocative novel in Philadelphia on February 23 191?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapho
Philadelphia
Frederick Kahler
Finletter
Daudet
Conductor Emil Paul Reflects on Orchestral Roles
Emil Paul, conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Grau Opera Company, and former Boston Symphony Orchestra leader, writes about his experiences and views on contemporary classical performance. He discusses repertoire choices, orchestral collaboration, and artistic standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Grau Opera Company
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Mason Hamlin Upright Baby Piano Praised by Mason & Hamlin
A Mason Hamlin advertisement extols the upright piano and the baby model as exceptionally artistic. It highlights the piano’s tone and responsiveness and invites readers to view the showcased instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
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Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Discount Bank
H. K. Zerbe
Prescott Avenue
DR. Taylor
Wyorteg Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Sos Penn Avene
A. B. Warman
Stipp-Mitchell
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
St. Peter's
St. Luke's
Mre. Winslow
Winslow
Bicycle Club
Newark Whisters
Loving Cup
California
E. G
Coursen
Vin Mariani
Mariani
TIN Plate Factory
Elm Park Church
Coal and Coke Statistics
The
National Guard
McClintock
Telephone
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Ani Lecko
Malin Avenue
NEW Telephone Company
Private Joseph Moran
Krnie
Powerll's
Wash'n Ave
Emil Paul
Masons Hamlin
Emil Paur
Powell
Washington Ave
Traders
Wyoming Ave
Spruce St. National Bank
United States
Madras
Hand & Payne
the Square
Washington Avenus
Pierce’Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Neconk Hand Roles
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Conrad
Hatter
Derby’s
Crush
Agate
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
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